pvc gate valve

funi42 · 12-01-2005, 01:34 PM

Where can I get a pvc gate valve online in 1"... all ace hardware had was 3/4 and that caused too much backpressure for the skimmer. thanks, joe

Geoff · 12-01-2005, 04:23 PM

i could have sworn these guys would have them. Lowe's is where i get 90% of my PVC parts. HD does not carry the selection they do.

G~

Casey · 12-01-2005, 04:42 PM

Poor G

He's losing it.

http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/...etail/iid/8531

Geoff · 12-01-2005, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casey

Poor G

He's losing it.

http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/...etail/iid/8531

that is just crazy. i followed the plumbing menus and got to the page i posted which does not show any 1" gate valves. yet you have a link that obviously shows them. weird.

G~

Tim224DT · 12-01-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

that is just crazy. i followed the plumbing menus and got to the page i posted which does not show any 1" gate valves. yet you have a link that obviously shows them. weird.

G~

Sure you followed them........ hehe I wish i had a lowes near me.

Tim

Tim224DT · 12-01-2005, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funi42

Where can I get a pvc gate valve online in 1"... all ace hardware had was 3/4 and that caused too much backpressure for the skimmer. thanks, joe

I dont think a 3/4 in gate valve would cause much if any back presure on your skimmer. Right now you run your skimmer with the ball valve almost closed. I cant seem to find the folder i put the pics of your skimmer in on my computer. Post a recent picture of your skimmer.

Tim

Bill Z · 12-01-2005, 06:14 PM

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...uct%5Fid=16125

I just got one last week. get the threaded so you can remove it and reuse it. I wish I did that with all my valves.

funi42 · 12-05-2005, 07:04 PM

got my gate valve today and hooked it up. SOOOO much better than ball valves for ease of precise adjustments. These are a MUST have for anyone building a diy skimmer and not wanting to pull their hair out trying to get it adjusted right w/ ball valves.

wharyat · 12-05-2005, 07:16 PM

I need to get me some of those, glad it's working out for you.

wanareef · 12-06-2005, 04:06 AM

Savko

rivdog1 · 12-18-2005, 10:20 PM

Anybody ever try a stop valve? or a knife valve? Both are cheaper. I was just wondering why or why not?

yardboy · 12-19-2005, 09:45 AM

Every knife valve on my hot tub leaks a little water when I open or close them. No big deal outside but a bummer on the floor of my livingroom.